Squirrel's New Year's Resolution and Mid-Year Library Rules

Want a January library lesson for K-2 that will get kids thinking about New Year's resolutions regarding book care and library rules? First, read Squirrel's New Year's Resolution by Pat Miller. The book is not included -- but it is easily found on YouTube. (DOUBLE BUT...you should BUY A COPY! It will be a great addition to your collection! :) ) After reading, use my graphics to lead a class discussion. Each slide shows a pair of slightly-confused squirrels who have just proudly made up 16 library resolutions that cover issues like:

⭐ Returning books on time.
⭐ Using bookmarks.
⭐ Keeping books clean and dry.
⭐ Choosing "just right" books, and so on.

Another BUT... some of those new rules...oh my stars! During the discussion, your students will "help" the squirrels decide if (thumbs UP) their resolutions are GREAT ideas - or if (thumbs DOWN) they miiiggghhht need a little tweaking! Some rules will definitely need some revision with the help of your savvy library patrons!

(NOTE: Seriously...some of the squirrels' rules are the EXACT OPPOSITE of what we REALLY want our students to do... silly squirrels! Luckily, your smart students are around to set these kooky squirrels straight!) :)

BONUS: I added a simple exit ticket that can serve as a quick extension for your students as they wait to exchange books.

This resource provides a light-hearted, but very important reminder lesson for right-after-winter-break!

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH THIS RESOURCE?

❄️ 1 set of lesson graphic slides (in PPT, PDF, and JPG formats)

❄️ 1 Exit Ticket

NOTE: While this resource is not editable, please feel free to email me if you see a mistake... or if you think of a good rule that you'd like me to add! :) You could always add a text box on top of mine, if you really want to change the wording!

LIBRARIAN FEEDBACK:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My media students love this book and adding this resource made the lesson even more enjoyable!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect timing for back-from-break library lessons!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for my younger students to connect a story with reviewing library expectations!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This was a great resource... thank you! Perfect for the first week after winter break!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! Exactly what I needed for the first week back in January!

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